The bill establishes specific compensation limits for health care providers and emergency medical transportation services that treat inmates housed in Martin County detention centers, particularly when these providers do not have a contract with the county. It defines key terms such as "health care provider," "air ambulance," and "emergency medical transportation services," and stipulates that compensation for medical services may not exceed 110% of the Medicare allowable rate. However, if a health care provider has reported a negative operating margin for the previous year, the compensation limit can increase to 125% of the Medicare allowable rate.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that these compensation limits do not apply to medical services provided at hospitals operated by Martin County. The act is designed to ensure that the costs associated with inmate medical care are controlled while still allowing for necessary services to be provided. The bill will take effect upon becoming law.